March 28th, 2017SPONSORED CONTENT Whether you just got your first job and want to claim a refund or get the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit, or are a newcomer to Canada who wants to continue getting benefit payments, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is ready to help.
Do you need to file a return?
Every year, millions...

February 17th, 2016In Canada, we actually have five seasons — spring, summer, fall, winter and RRSP season. The first 60 days of each year is known as RRSP season!
Why? If you make a contribution to your RRSP within the first 60 days of the New Year, your contribution is eligible for a tax reduction for the previous year. The idea is that if we pay...

April 27th, 2015Are you a permanent resident in Canada since 2014 or before? Then you should be filing a tax return, and the deadline is coming up quick: April 30, 2015. Even if you landed in 2014 and did not earn any income in that year, you should still file a return, as it makes you eligible to receive benefits like the Child Canada tax...

March 27th, 2014It's the time of year most Canadians dread: the time to start thinking about filing a tax return! While missed deductions and credits are among the biggest challenges for any Canadian; for newcomers, taxes can be even more complicated. Here, we’ve debunked four common myths immigrants have about filing taxes.
Myth no. 1: I haven't...

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